Applied Controls, a SunSource company, is a high-tech automation distributor and solutions provider. We educate and support local manufacturers in implementing emerging technologies to reduce costs, increase productivity and improve safety. Our offerings range from industrial computers and software, Robotics, Machine Vision, and Motion Control. Our goal is to increase productivity to keep manufacturing in America successful and prosperous. www.appliedc.com

Job summary:

The Account Manager is responsible for driving sales at assigned accounts. The Account Manager is responsible for nurturing and growing Applied Business at assigned accounts.

Physical Effort & Travel:

Valid driver’s license is required. Travel to customer sites is expected about 10 times per week. A Car allowance is provided.

Working Environment:

Due to the diverse customer base, there are potential exposure to adverse working conditions (ex. occasional exposure to heat, dust, fumes while visiting a customer’s facility), typically the time spent in these conditions will be limited to time required to collect information or walk plant floor.

### Essential Functions

Achieve sales at assigned customer list to meet or exceed profit goal.

Attend required technical trainings

Perform Gap analysis on accounts quarterly to grow product offering at Accounts

View monthly Siemens Automation update webinar (on DRC)

Utilize product specialist for presales support- Travel with a specialists at least once/week.

Leverage vendor relationships, travel with vendor sales people at least once /month.

Negotiate pricing agreements with vendors as required

Sell and promote solutions group

Work with inside sales to reach out to “B and C” customers.

Make recommendations for marketing/special functions in territory.

Promote training and events to customers.

Awareness of territorial restrictions

Understand competitor’s products and tactics

Utilize Sandler selling process and attend monthly trainings.

Follow up leads at assigned accounts and in territory on a timely basis- at least within 24 hours

### Experience, Education and Skills

HD Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in job related discipline is preferred

3+ years of industrial sales experience with preference given to sales of industrial automation products and solutions

Superior knowledge and practice of basic selling skills

Comprehension of automation products and their applications.

Strong PC skills including working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.

Strong knowledge of TDF (CRM) and ability to update activities

Ability to present technical products to customers

Ability to understand automation applications and utilize resources (internal or external) to provide solution utilizing Applied’s product offering.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact [email protected] to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí).

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